weak-minded

adjective

weak-mind·​ed ˈwēk-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce weak-minded (audio)
: having or indicating a weak mind
especially : lacking in judgment or good sense : foolish
weak-mindedness noun

Examples of weak-minded in a Sentence

I felt a little weak-minded at the beginning of the semester but eventually the class was a breeze a weak-minded decision to use all of their savings to buy lottery tickets in the hopes of hitting the jackpot
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Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weak-minded was in 1534

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“Weak-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weak-minded. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

weak-minded

adjective
weak-mind·​ed
ˈwēk-ˈmīn-dəd
1
: lacking in judgment or good sense
2
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